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ABC appoints Joe Gelonesi to lead ABC Classic and ABC Jazz
July 15, 2021 10:13
ABC has appointed Joe Gelonesi to lead the ABC Classic and ABC Jazz national music networks.
The announcement:
The ABC has appointed experienced creative and editorial manager Joe Gelonesi as ABC Classic and ABC Jazz Content Manager, to drive the national networks’ ongoing commitment to distinctive Australian music and talent.
In his role at the helm of Australia’s only dedicated national classical and jazz radio stations, Gelonesi will oversee initiatives such as the Classic 100 and Jazz 100 countdowns, annual Festival of Female Composers, ABC Jazz Artist in Residence program and the recently-launched Composer Commissioning Fund for emerging artists.
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ABC appoints Joe Gelonesi to lead ABC Classic and ABC Jazz networks
The ABC has appointed experienced creative and editorial manager Joe Gelonesi as ABC Classic and ABC Jazz Content Manager, to drive the national networks’ ongoing commitment to distinctive Australian music and talent.
In his role at the helm of Australia’s only dedicated national classical and jazz radio stations, Gelonesi will oversee initiatives such as the Classic 100 and Jazz 100 countdowns, annual Festival of Female Composers, ABC Jazz Artist in Residence program and the Composer Commissioning Fund for emerging artists.
Gelonesi, who has presented on ABC Classic, rejoins the music network as it enjoys its strongest audience reach figures on record. “The teams at ABC Classic and ABC Jazz have been brilliant at forging genuine community connections, supporting music makers – especially during the difficult times caused by COVID-19 – and engaging audiences across the country,” he said.
Joe Gelonesi appointed as content manager for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz
The ABC has appointed Joe Gelonesi to fill the position of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz content manager.
Replacing Toby Chadd, Gelonesi will now oversee network initiatives such as the Classic 100 and Jazz 100 countdowns, the annual Festival of Femme Composers, the ABC Jazz Artist in Residence program and the newly-launched Composer Commissioning Fund.
A key member of ABC Radio National’s executive editorial team for nearly two decades, Gelonesi most recently held the position of manager of religion & ethics and was part of the team on triple j’s debut Hottest 100 countdown.
ABC Classic and ABC Jazz reveal recipients of $90,000 Composer Commissioning Fund
Pictured: Eric Avery
ABC Classic and ABC Jazz have announced the 15 recipients of the inaugural Composer Commissioning Fund to support the creation of new music from emerging and diverse Australian artists.
Chosen from 150 applications, all compositions will be recorded live for broadcast and commercial release via ABC Music, with each successful applicant being granted up to $6,000 to assist in the writing and recording of their work.
Out of the 15 successful composers and performers selected in the fund, more than half identify as female, with two composers identifying as First Nations, three as LBGTQIA+, and five as linguistically and culturally diverse.